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Hotel Kriola

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Exterior
Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View
Restaurant
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Marginal 12 de Julho, São Tomé
  • Cathedral of São Tomé
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • São Sebastião Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • São Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

São Tomé

At Hotel Kriola you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Cathedral of São Tomé and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class São Tomé hotel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from São Sebastião Museum.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of São Tomé - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cloçon Téla Chocolate Factory - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • São Sebastião Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Palácio dos Congressos - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • São Tomé Island (TMS-São Tomé Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Xico's Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Café Camões - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪90 Graus - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Papa Figo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pico Mocambo - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Kriola

Beachfront hotel with free breakfast and spa services
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Kriola. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Hotel Kriola was completed in December 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star São Tomé hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kriola offers 15 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bingo
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pachinko

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: EUR3 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 10 per room (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 0

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kriola Hotel
Hotel Kriola São Tomé
Hotel Kriola Hotel São Tomé

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Kriola?

Hotel Kriola offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kriola?

As of 5 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kriola on 13 May 2025 start from AU$152.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Kriola?

Yep, Hotel Kriola has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Kriola?

The closest beach to Hotel Kriola is Jale Beach (41.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Kriola?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Hotel Kriola have a pool?

Hotel Kriola has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes Hotel Kriola a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Kriola.

Does Hotel Kriola serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Kriola?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Kriola?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Kriola?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Kriola?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Kriola Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dorte

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Quiet

Spacious room. Ok breakfast. The pool was not attractive since the water was not clear, you could not see your feet on the bottom.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025